Civic Issues
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Public Meeting Mobile Device Access
Residents criticized council rules requiring mobile phones to be stored during meetings, arguing it restricts public access and violates the Sunshine Act. A proposed ordinance to temporarily unlock devices was introduced for first reading.
10 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
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Courthouse Repairs
Erie County just dropped $2.25 million on emergency courthouse elevator repairs without waiting for the usual competitive bids. It's a massive chunk of your tax dollars going straight toward keeping the aging building running.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
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Post-Storm Recovery and Infrastructure Support
Council Member Wertz urged renters and homeowners to report storm damage to help secure disaster recovery resources.
2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026